HB4679

West Virginia HB4679 prohibits counties, towns, and municipalities from using taxpayer dollars to hire lobbyists at the state level.

West Virginia HB4679 amends the state code to prohibit counties, towns, and municipalities from using tax money to hire lobbyists to represent them at the state level. The bill introduces new sections in the Code of West Virginia, specifically targeting county commissions, consolidated local governments, and municipal corporations. It explicitly bans the use of tax funds for lobbying services at the state level, aiming to prevent the misuse of public money for private advocacy.